The Second Symposium for Revitalizing Rural Economy and Living Environments
On July 16, Wednesday, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries is hosting the second symposium of the "Rural Economy and Living Environment Revitalization Platform." This symposium aims to highlight case studies of pioneering initiatives by companies and facilitate discussions that emphasize the importance of local governments and businesses engaging with rural areas. The program is designed to help attendees envision solutions to various challenges faced by rural communities. Your participation is highly encouraged!
About the "Rural Economy and Living Environment Revitalization Platform"
In the previous year, as part of the "Regional Revitalization 2.0" initiative, the Ministry established the "Rural Economy and Living Environment Revitalization Platform." This platform includes participation from relevant government agencies, local public organizations, post offices, private enterprises, financial institutions, and educational institutions. The platform has been a space for discussing how to promote collaboration between local communities and businesses. Specialized committees consisting of members from these various sectors have been created to gather reference case studies and develop guidelines to assist in forming new projects related to rural revitalization.
Overview of the Second Symposium
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Event Name: Creating a Future for Rural Areas through Co-Creation - Practicing Value Creation through Mutual Transformation between Communities and Enterprises
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Date: July 16, 2023 (Wednesday), from 13:00 to 18:00 (Doors open at 12:30)
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Location: 7th Floor Auditorium, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (1-2-1 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda, Tokyo)
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Program:
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13:00 - 13:05: Opening Remarks
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13:05 - 13:55: Discussion on Regional Revitalization 2.0 – Innovations through New Combinations with Other Fields. Speakers include Rina Akimoto (CEO, Vivid Garden), Yuichiro Asai (CEO, Asai Farm), Tadanori Umekawa (President, Regional Fish Co., Ltd.), Hiroyuki Takahashi (CEO, Amakaze Taiyo Corporation), and others in coordination.
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13:55 - 14:40: Why It’s Necessary Now to Address Issues in Rural Areas – Gaining Empathy through Visualization of Impact. Speakers include Rina Akimoto, Kensuke Asahi (Director, Rural Revitalization Bureau, MAFF), and Hiroyuki Takahashi. Moderated by Toshiki Abe (CEO, Ridilover).
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14:40 - 14:55: Break
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14:55 - 15:05: How Companies Can Address Rural Issues – Introduction of Thematic Guidelines by Kensuke Asahi.
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15:05 - 15:45: How Rural Issue Resolution Leads to New Business Opportunities and Enhances Corporate Value – Introduction of Advanced Case Studies by Noriko Igari (Director, NTT East Japan's Regional Circular Economy Lab), Takayoshi Ishibashi (Executive Officer, Timey), Keita Kamiita (Head, Noto Reconstruction Project Unit, Japan Airlines), moderated by Taizo Otsuka (Director, Amakaze Taiyo).
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15:45 - 16:00: Break
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16:00 - 16:40: Policy Introduction by Relevant Government Agencies – Considering Connections to Rural Challenges, with moderation by Kensuke Asahi.
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16:40 - 16:50: Presentation of Companies Selected for Impact Solutions in Rural Challenges by Toshiki Abe.
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16:50 - 17:20: Introduction of Efforts by Selected Companies.
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17:20 - 17:25: Closing Remarks
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17:25 - 18:00: Networking Session
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Remarks: The event will also be broadcasted online.
Registration Information
Participation is by prior registration. Those who wish to attend can sign up via the application form, which will close upon reaching maximum capacity. The deadline for registration is July 15 (Tuesday) at 23:59.
Application Link
Media Coverage: All attendees including representatives of the media can attend and take pictures, provided they complete the registration form.
Reference
Information regarding this symposium, including other collaborative efforts in rural areas, can be found at
the Ministry's official site.
For detailed information about this specific symposium, please visit the
Ridilover's official event page.
Attachments
Press Release (PDF: 854KB)